ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" vs VisionOwl Y1 15.6"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Black 2024
VisionOwl Y1 15.6" Silver 2020
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Black 2024
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning glossy OLED panel, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz. Users highlight the superior brightness and clarity compared to other OLEDs, with many calling it a significant upgrade from IPS monitors. A few concerns were noted about firmware/implementation issues and text clarity relative to QD-OLED, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Stunning glossy OLED panel
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz
- Superior brightness and clarity
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Firmware/implementation issues
- Text clarity not as good as QD-OLED
- Not truly glossy for some users
- Potential display issues reported
VisionOwl Y1 15.6" Silver 2020
The VisionOwl portable monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its ease of use, crisp Full HD display, and lightweight design. Users praise its plug-and-play connectivity via USB-C and HDMI, making it ideal for gaming with Nintendo Switch or as a secondary work monitor. A few minor issues include occasional white noise from speakers and a finicky control dial, but excellent customer service and included accessories like a magnetic case stand out. Overall, it is highly recommended for its value and portability.
Pros
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Crisp Full HD display
- Lightweight and portable design
- Versatile USB-C and HDMI connectivity
- Excellent customer service
Cons
- Occasional white noise from speakers
- Finicky control dial
- Mediocre sound quality
- USB-C port only on one side
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | VisionOwl Y1 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | — |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 85% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 3/4/5 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75mm |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 1.04 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Black 2024
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
VisionOwl Y1 15.6" Silver 2020
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average display (21st percentile)
Pricing
VisionOwl Y1 15.6" Silver 2020 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
